Chateau Peyrabon 2013

A fresh and elegant Haut-Médoc red wine

The estate

Located in the Haut-Médoc appellation, at the gates of Pauillac, Château Peyrabon is nestled in a lush green setting. Owned by Patrick Bernard since 1998, Château Peyrabon has undergone significant restructuring and modernization, both in the vineyard and in the cellar. Classified as a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, Château Peyrabon is a very fine reference in Haut-Médoc. It offers wines that are representative of the appellation, elegant and powerful, with superb aging potential.

The vineyard

In the commune of Saint-Sauveur Médoc, Château Peyrabon is an essential reference among Haut-Médoc wines. The estate tends to a terroir of approximately 42 hectares of vines aged 24 years on average, planted on sandy gravel resting on a clay subsoil. Clay-limestone soils are found on 5 hectares of the vineyard.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes are sorted as whole bunches and then destemmed on a vibrating table for the manual harvest. Plot-based vinification is carried out in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel vats, accompanied by adapted pump-overs, punch-downs, and rack-and-returns to favor gentle extraction. Maceration lasts 19 to 24 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place partly in barrels. Aging lasts 14 months in barrels (30% new wood) followed by fining in vats.

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (60%)
Merlot (40%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Château Peyrabon 2013

Tasting

Nose
Fresh and elegant, the nose blends fruity fragrances (redcurrant, plum) and green grass with woody notes.

Palate
Relatively full-bodied, the palate seduces with its fine tannins, beautiful acidity as well as its rich and persistent finish.